Design Engineer

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

25 days holiday

Specialist training

Long-term career progression

Job security

Immediate start

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Design Engineer in Chester. The role involves creating plant layouts and detailed fabrication drawings using SolidWorks 3D and AutoCAD 2D, plus managing projects from sales handover to installation and delivery.

You will liaise with customers and suppliers, prepare BOMs and O&M manuals, and support site surveys and commissioning. Training with potential progression to Project Management is available.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• SolidWorks 3D experience is essential.
• AutoCAD 2D experience or willingness to develop further.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Producing plant layouts, general arrangements and detailed fabrication drawings using SolidWorks 3D and AutoCAD 2D
• Managing engineering projects from sales handover through to installation and final delivery
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout project delivery
• Preparing Bills of Materials, technical documentation, O&M manuals and job costing updates
• Assisting with site surveys, equipment selection, supplier inspections and commissioning activities
• Working on bespoke mechanical systems within an ISO9001 quality environment
• Receiving ongoing training with the opportunity to progress into Project Management

Skills

SolidWorks 3D

AutoCAD 2D

Mechanical design

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 3D

AutoCAD 2D

Job description

Design Engineer

Chester

£38,000 - £45,000 + Overtime + 25 Days Holiday + Specialist Training + Long-Term Career Progression + Job Security + Immediate Start

Your Role As A Design Engineer Will Include:

• Producing plant layouts, general arrangements and detailed fabrication drawings using SolidWorks 3D and AutoCAD 2D
• Managing engineering projects from sales handover through to installation and final delivery
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal teams throughout project delivery
• Preparing Bills of Materials, technical documentation, O&M manuals and job costing updates
• Assisting with site surveys, equipment selection, supplier inspections and commissioning activities
• Working on bespoke mechanical systems within an ISO9001 quality environment
• Receiving ongoing training with the opportunity to progress into Project Management

As A Design Engineer You Will Have:

• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Experience using SolidWorks 3D (essential)
• AutoCAD 2D experience or willingness to develop further
• Background in Mechanical Design, CAD, Draughting or Project Engineering
• Ability to interpret and produce fabrication and plant layout drawings
• Full UK Driving Licence
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop

Keywords: Project Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Draughtsman, Project Management, Fabrication Drawings, Mechanical Design, Plant Layouts, Process Engineering, Ellesmere Port, Chester, Cheshire.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.